Strongest Out

Though I wasn't able to blog the first few tribal counsel (since I am more interested with the merge), I'll make sure to write down (whenever time and funds permits) how I interpret the game. I have been a fan of survivor since its first US episode and I make sure to watch whenver time permits.
 

   Since I began watching its Philippine Version last August, I stayed home and as much as possible and avoided staying out late so I could complete its second season I was a little bit intrigued back then on how the Filipino version would fare against its international counterpart.
 

   As I browsed through websites, Marvin was one of the early favorites because of his strong character. It was evident during the third tribal immunity challenge, Marvin showed a strong will power not giving up for the sake of his team (koror). And during the next few tribal immunity challenges, he made sure his team would win to avoid tribal council.
 

   It was during the merge of two tribes that Marvin was transformed to an easy target. After Shawn won the first individual immunity challenge, it was time for them to form alliances with other tribe mates to plan a strategy on how to eliminate Marvin. He knew he was very vulnerable since most of his tribe mates assume that he was the strongest among them. And during last nights tribal council he was the first one to be eliminated and became first member of the Jury. I would expect that Tara will be voted off first since most of her former tribemates doesn't like her for her tactless attitude.
 

   And since they were able to eliminate a possible Pinoy Sole Survivor out of strategy, I wonder who they will eliminate next. Would it be the 2nd strongest? The most annoying? Who knows...

Rest and Recovery

I had a lot of things in mind that I should be blogging but my body feels so tired so I'll just put them here some other time. ^_^

Still Safe

Despite storm Pepeng, up to now, were still safe here in Laguna. Though there were text messages circulating prior to what will happen at 9:00pm last night, I have to see for myself as I watch the news. And the text messages were false. 

One moral lesson here is to watch the news but be informed and get prepared. ^_^

I'll just blog happy times sometime soon.

Ondoy's Aftermath

It started last Friday night with heavy rains. Then I woke-up last Saturday at past 10:30am wondering why its kinda cold. I noticed the rain hasn't stop since Friday hence I wasn't able to go out in the morning. According to news, Storm Ondoy has unleashed its wrath, not with strong winds but with heavy rains. Within 5-6 hours, Ondoy poured in rainfall equivalent to a month that turned Metro Manila and other nearby provinces to a water world (in a literal sense). Good thing our location was fine despite floods at the entrance of our village (the lowest point probably). Also we were spared from possible brownouts and water shortages but we were sad because some of my friends and relatives were badly affected by the storm (I hope they're OK now). By 5pm, heavy rains subsided and I was able to go online to check what happened.

Yesterday, I went to my fiancee's place in Manila to spend quality time with her and check if they're OK. It took me a while to reach the place though but I was surprised that more than 2 underpass were totally submerged in water (Lagusnilad and Quezon Blvd going to España). I wanted to take some pictures of Ondoy's aftermath but due to time (and weather) constraints, I decided not to push through with it and went straight to her place. We simply spend the entire afternoon together and do important things.

I won't be putting here the entire details on how Ondoy almost drowned every Filipino's spirit. Costing 100 lives and displaced thousands but of course, there would be hope at the end of despair.

Dutdutan 2009

Pardon for the late posting about what happened last Saturday at Dutdutan 2009. I met Vince first since our meeting time was at 2pm. Then we waited for Alex, his brother and his office mate this time at around 4pm. Since we have to kill some time, Vince and I decided to eat first at Dad's meryenda buffet. for 175php, we were really stuffed because we ate a lot of pasta and some nice pinoy desserts as well. After a while, we were able to meet Alex and company before heading to A Venue.

Getting stamped before getting in

Once we got there, we met Robin there who is almost on his way home since he still need to get some sleep for his 9pm work. Tickets cost 250php but it has some freebies except for beer (we got that last year though). Good thing the place was not jam-packed yet as we were able to take photos of the tattoos (big tattoo category). Here are some pictures (unedited) that I've taken 

 

  

  

  

After the tattoo show, Dice and K9 together with Hi-C performed on stage. Too bad Robin left a few minutes earlier, tsk tsk tsk... We were able to spot some celebrities like Savannah (have our pictures taken with her) and Janna of Fear Factor Argentina as well as Will Devaughn and KC Montero. And after Hi-C's second performance, its time for the Bikini Contest. 

The place was entirely cramped in front as most people wanted to see the ladies in their bikinis. The trio from Boys Night Out hosted the portion. We were able to take some photos with them though most were a bit blurry. After the bikini show, we went back to relax and listen to the bands play. I recall Kamikaze and The Wuds (Original line-up) played that night. We left early (11:30pm) since we have other commitments the next day.

All in all, the event was fine and I'm looking forward to Dutdutan 2010 (and getting a tattoo perhaps). XD